Caroline Wozniacki was the villain of the day at the Australian Open after telling media she was attacked by a kangaroo, which turned out to be a lie.

Being branded a stalker isn't usually the ideal way to be given your 15 minutes of fame.

Herald on Sunday sports writer Michael Burgess with what to watch out for on the bright blue courts at Melbourne Park today.

Herald on Sunday sports writer Michael Burgess with his take on Thursday's action at Melbourne Park.

Shot of the day - Nalbandian (twice). Villain of the day - Safina.

It won't be this year for Lleyton Hewitt.

Game, set - but no match. Maria Sharapova's so-called New Zealand "stalker" has apparently left the glamorous tennis star in peace.

The Herald on Sunday's Michael Burgess reviews all the action from the Australian Open's opening day in Melbourne.

Maria Sharapova has bounced back from her quarterfinal exit at the ASB Classic to an easy opening win in the Australian Open.

Roger Federer will be defending much more than his title when he launches his bid for a record fifth Australian Open crown today.

A couple needed to be rescued after floating down Melbourne's Yarra River on ... inflatable dolls.

Shane Watson played the innings of his life to guide Australia to victory in the opening ODI against England last night.

Sealegs International is to deploy a second rescue craft in Brisbane.

The central Victorian town of Carisbrook is under water, with nearly 200 homes submerged by floods.

Rafael Nadal is poised to become just the third man to hold all four Grand Slam trophies at once. The "Rafa Slam" is on.

Kiwi golfers have failed to qualify for this year's British Open after missing out at the international final qualifying in Melbourne.

Rafael Nadal's bid to win a fourth consecutive grand slam at the Australian Open is back on track.

Often the journey is better than the destination and so it proved at the ASB Classic.